It's a wonderful time of year for high school seniors everywhere. Time to spread your wings and embark upon the journey of a lifetime! As I watched Portal High School's graduation exercises this weekend, I paused to remember how I felt... I showed up that night an excited high school student, clad in cap and gown, ready to take on the world! However, as I exited the stage - diploma in hand - I could have never prepared for what God had in store for me.
Proverbs 16:9 reads, "In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." I thought I had it all planned out... First college, then career, family, yadda yadda yadda... Well, that's not exactly how it happened. You see, like the proverb states, the Lord determines our steps. If you think you've got it all planned out and forget to place your trust in Him... He'll remind you very quickly of who's in charge.
Graduates, you are the future of this city, this counrty, and this world. The choices and decisions you make now will not only affect your futures, but the futures of everyone around you. I encourage you to seek God's guidance and follow His steps accordingly - you will find that trusting Him to lead you will provide long-term contentment (for you) and glorification (for God)!
When you make a bad grade, suffer the consequences with joy (read James 1:2). When you don't get that "dream job" on the first try, accept rejection with a smile on your face. When it seems that the world has turned completely against you, remember whose team you're on! Romans 8:31 says, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" We are also reminded in 1 Peter 5:10, that "the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."
I'll leave you with this:
"Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." (John 14:1)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2007!
Kayla Alberson (Statesboro High School)
Kory Akins (Portal High School)
Dustin Jones (Portal High School)
Suzanne Klingaman (Portal High School)
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367hey Bobby it's Suzanne i wanted to thank you for the charge. even though it's been like a week it's still glad to get a reminder. i thank God for people like you and thanks for the encouragement.
read your bible daily and obey what you read.
please pray that God's will and not my own will be done on my life i want to give it all up to him
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